Xinhua Sept.25,2008

       JIUQUAN, Gansu---China launched successfully its third manned spacecraft on Thursday with three astronauts on board to attempt the country’s first-ever space walk.

       The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off(发射) on a Long March II-F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gansu Province at 9:10pm.after a breathtaking countdown to another milestone on China’s space journey.

       On board pilots Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng are expected to orbit the earth for three days, when one of them will float out of the cabin about 343 kilometers above the earth.

       When they make it, China will become the third country in the world who is able to conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) in space following the former Soviet Union and the United States.

       President Hu Jintao watched the historic moment at the launch center, joined by Chinese experts and other work staff.

       Hu briefly met the trio astronauts before they entered the spacecraft Thursday afternoon, wishing them “a complete success in this glorious and sacred mission”.

       “During the mission, you will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit, which is a great leap for China’s space technology.” said Hu.

       Other tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the release of a small monitoring satellite and a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I.

       If successful, the mission would be of great significance to the country’s future plans to build a space lab and a space station, said ZhangJianqi, deputy chief commander of the manned space project.

In which section would the passage be seen in a newspaper?

       A.Science and Technology.        B.Entertainment.

       C.Sports report.                 D.Advertisement

Which one is NOT true according to the report?

       A.China launched its third manned spacecraft.

       B.The pilots on board are expected to orbit the earth for three days

       C.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off  three astronauts on board.

       D.One of the three astronauts will float out of the cabin above the earth.

What is the great leap for China’s space technology during the space journey?

       A.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off successfully.

       B.The astronauts will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit.

       C.Three astronauts are expected to orbit the earth for 3 days.

       D.The spaceship Shenzhou VII will release a small monitoring satellite.

The tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the following EXCEPT ________.

       A.the release of a small monitoring satellite

       B.a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I

       C.carrying out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit

       D.building a space lab and a space station   

People can enjoy visiting some major imperial temples (帝王庙宇) where emperors worshipped nature on various sacred days??

Temple of Moon (Yuetan)  

    Built in 1530,the roughly 8 hectare Temple of Moon,or Yuetan Park,to west of the imperial city was the site of imperial sacrifices to the moon.

    In the past decades, bushes and fruit trees have been planted here.In 1969,a 180 meter--all television broadcasting tower was erected in the park,taking up about one eighth of its total space??

    Opening hours:6 am~9 pm

    Location:6 Yuetan Beijie,Xicheng District.Buses to get there:15,19,823.

Temple of Earth (Ditan)

      The Temple of Earth,or Ditan Park,near the North Second Ring Road,is where emperors prayed to the earth for favorable weather and national prosperity.Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1 530,it is the only existing place to worship the earth.

     The surrounding areas have become an open space for people to engage in leisurely activities.Since the late 1980s,traditional temple fair have been held here regularly during the Chinese lunar new year.

    Opening hours:6 am~9 pm

    Location:A2 Di’anmenwai,Chaoyang District.Buses to get there: 104,108,116,or take the subway to get off at Yonghegong to go north.

Temple of Sun (Ritan)

     The Temple of Sun,or Ritan Park,in eastern Beijing,is located near the Jianguomen area and adjacent(邻近的) embassy district.It is a short walk from the Yong'anli subway station on the Line 1.The altar (祭坛) was built in l530 as a place for emperors to make ritual sacrifices to the sun.

     It features expansive gardens and a small lake.A mural (壁画)wall, the park’s main scenic attraction now,was a piece of artwork created about 20 years ago to draw more sightseers.The park is also known for its blossoming lotuses.

    Opening hours:6 am~9 pm

Location:6 Ritan Beilu,Chaoyang District.Buses to get there:1,4,28,43,57.120.

What kind of people is the text mainly written for?

         A.Parents.    B.Students.   C.Tourists.  D.Teachers-

You can take a No.______ bus if you want to visit The Temple

of  Sun                    

         A.19             B. 104              C.108          D.120

If you want to worship the earth,you must go to _____.

         A.Yuetan Park  B.Ditan Park    C.Ritan Park  D.Beilu Park

The purpose of building a mural wall in Ritan Park was to_____.

         A.defend the park          B.prevent people from coming into the park

         C.attract more sightseers    D.make ritual sacrifices to the sun

One day when I was driving on the freeway, I noticed all the way there were large dividing walls, which had been built between it and the road running parallel to it, for noise reduction (减少) and a sense of separation. The purpose was to create a sense of privacy (隐私) for people on the other side.

This got me thinking: How often do we put up mental barriers that keep us distant from others? Lifting the artificial barriers that keep us apart can offer opportunities to express our goodwill and create better relationships. If we can do like this, maybe our life will be a little different.

There is a little post office in a nearby town, and since it is closer to me than the post office in my own town, I go there. One day, with many people jammed into the little building, a man came hurrying in to mail a letter, and the girl at the counter saw he had too little postage on it. She told him he needed 2 more cents. Obviously he was a little at a loss. He had hurried over from his office, and didn’t have any money on him or time to stand in line. He was going to run back to get the needed money and wait in line again, but he hurried to get the letter mailed in the first place.

As we were watching him, one woman volunteered a two-cent stamp, and the whole line became very quiet. It was a beautiful moment. The man hesitated for a little while and asked her if she was sure, and she assured him she was fine with giving him the stamp. He offered to go back to his office to get the two cents, and she told him not to bother.

It was a small thing, but it meant something to both of the people involved, and to the rest of us. We aren’t a yard that needs defining or a freeway that needs barriers. We are human beings who can contribute to each other’s wellbeing by taking time to pay attention and interact. After all, we are all parts of a whole living in society.

1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to __________.

A. summarize the main idea

B. give detailed information

C. tell readers the author’s opinion

D. introduce the topic

2.What happened after the man being told he needed two more cents?

A. The man went back to his office immediately.

B. The man turned to a lady for help.

C. A woman offered a stamp to the man.

D. The man waited in line patiently.

3.What can we learn about the author?

A. She pays too much attention to privacy.

B. She believes people should participate in the world around them.

C. She confuses real barriers with false ones.

D. She insists all small things always have the greatest meaning.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Artificial Barriers                                      B. Unnecessary Separation

C. An Unforgettable Experience                 D. The Kindness of People

 

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